Bungie has fixed a significant issue affecting pre-orders of Marathon on Steam. Previously, pre-ordering Marathon inadvertently initiated the installation of Destiny 2 on PCs.
Bug Fixes Implemented
The Marathon Development Team confirmed on X that they resolved the issue where Destiny 2 would begin installing after users placed a pre-order for Marathon. Additionally, an error that prevented Collector's Edition owners from activating their game codes on Steam has also been addressed.
- Bungie resolved the glitch linking Marathon with Destiny 2 pre-orders on Steam.
- Pre-orders for Marathon began on 2023-01-19.
- Collector's Edition owners faced activation issues, now fixed.
Underlying Causes and Solutions
The issue seemed to stem from free Destiny 2 cosmetics included as a pre-order bonus for Marathon, which inadvertently caused a connection between the two games, leading to the unintentional installation of Destiny 2. Bungie also addressed a separate problem where the cosmetic bundle did not appear in players' Special Delivery Kiosks within Destiny 2.
Pre-Order Timeline and Release
Bungie's quick response aims to ensure a smooth pre-order experience as Marathon prepares for its delayed release on 2023-03-05. This proactive approach suggests Bungie's commitment to resolving issues promptly.
